Depicted
Christopher Columbus
(1451 - 1506)
Medal
1892
Place madeUnited States
Silver
Overall (diameter): 1 13/16 in. (45.7mm)
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
2008.42.52
DescriptionSilver struck medal with obverse showing right-facing hatted bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "1492 . CHRISTOPHER COLVMBVS. 1892 & 3" Reverse showing Santa Maria headed left; legend: "1892 DISCOVERY OF AMERICA 1492"; in exerg.: "WORLDS COLVMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO FOVRTH CENTENNIAL." Loop fused to top with hanger ring.MarkingsBelow bust at right "H. ZEARIN".
ClassificationsMEDALS